CarVerify

Free Car Check

MA61 APV

2011 BMW Z4

White Petrol 2497cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

75,400 mi
Last recorded75,400 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA61 APV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 75,400 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 70,634 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 68,668 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 68,666 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 66,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 62,674 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 58,519 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 54,405 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2020 52,109 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 52,109 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2019 45,948 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 40,050 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 34,604 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 31,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on edges. Perished and cracking. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn low on edges. Perished and cracking. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 23,347 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges & perishing

O/s/r rim inner bead has been repaired

Tyre warning light on

Pass 17 Jul 2014 15,398 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the BMW Z4?

Based on 699,787 MOT tests across 46,739 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
3,672
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
46,739
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,961
coil spring broken 6,689
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,893
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,843
coil spring fractured 5,828
Full BMW Z4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MA61 APV is a 2011 BMW Z4 in White with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 BMW Z4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 44,397 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW Z4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,961 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MA61 APV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z4 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 15 years old, this BMW Z4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MA61 APV?

You can check the full history of MA61 APV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MA61 APV registered?

MA61 APV is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 23 September 2011.

Is MA61 APV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA61 APV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MA61 APV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MA61 APV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.